I delight in the Christ-centered radio programming available here in
Mid-America.

This morning soul-searching, God honoring, uplifting, beautiful music
filled our kitchen as I worked. Gods Presence was near and dear.

The phone rang. In the process of the call I was put on hold with
"music" (to keep me happy while waiting, I assume.)

Wow!

It was one of those teaching/learning moments. Into my phone ear came a
strong repetitive, boring beat accompanying a lifeless song  nothing coarse
or vulgar, just a zero compared to the rich melody, message and harmony from my
kitchen radio.

(Why settle for a spoon of dry flour when you could have a luscious, moist
cookie?)

In one ear  short changed; in the other ear  inspiration and JOY! We
take so many good things for granted until we see (or hear) in stark contrast
what life would be without Jesus. Why put up with only one dimension of music
(the beat) when the full orchestra awaits?!

Soon a live voice came on the phone again and we completed the call; however,
it will be days and days before I put this little incident on a back shelf of my
mind.

"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is
noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is
admirable  if anything is excellent or praiseworthy__ think about such
things." Phil 4:8 (NIV)

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